Inspirational Story Speakers

  • Tom Turcich

    On May 21, 2022, Tom Turcich completed a journey that few have ever accomplished. He walked the world - literally! Over 7 years he traveled to 6 continents with his beloved companion, Savannah, the rescue dog. Motivated by loss of a friend, Tom made the decision to live each day to the fullest and he inspires others to do the same.

    Speech Themes: Inspiration, Resilience, Perseverance, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Leadership. Personal & Professional Growth

  • Speech Thomas

    Leader of the 2x Grammy Award winning hip-hop collective, Arrested Development. Known for consistently pushing the artistic and social envelope.

    Keynotes mixed with a musical performance - makes this an experience.

    Speech Themes: Brave Leadership. Diversity & Inclusion

  • Rob Lawless

    Create more connected, empathetic, and successful relationships in the workplace and with your clients through the exponential power of human connection.

    In 2015, Rob Lawless set out to meet 10,000 people, spending one hour with each person to truly understand their stories. His project, Robs10kFriends, is all documented on his instagram @robs10kfriends. Rob believes that genuine human connection is something important in today’s world and through his journey, he discovered how the power of intentional connection can unite, connect and empower us in ways far deeper than we ever imagined.

  • James Beck

    Serving others is the secret to living a fulfilling life and he traveled to all 50 states in one year serving others to prove it! TEDx Speaker

    Speech Themes: The Pay It Forward Journey to all 50 States in 1 Year, Why Happiness Leads to Innovation & Performance, Uplifting & Inspirational, The Ripple Effects of Kindness, Improve your Relationships, Make a Positive Impact, Increase your Sales, Improve Company Culture

  • Donnie Campbell

    Coach Donnie Campbell has been referred to as the inspiration for the character, ”Ted Lasso”.

    Back in the late 90’s, Campbell coached basketball at Shawnee Mission West. It was here that Campbell coached Jason Sudeikis who today is an American actor and the star of the 5-time Emmy Award winning show, Ted Lasso.

    On the Today Show, Good Morning America and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Sudeikis revealed that Coach Donnie Campbell was in part the inspiration for the lead character he plays on the hit television series.

    Speech Themes: Leadership, Teamwork